The Pharmacy First service became available from community pharmacies in England from January 31, 2024. It allows pharmacy teams to complete episodes of care including provision of advice and NHS funded treatment where appropriate for seven common conditions. Use this toolkit as your indispensable service implementation guide. Compiled by Patrick Grice.
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Just one provider approved for October IP service launch - but Cleo says its terms can be flexible
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Promoting service as a fast walk-in option risks causing conflict, says PDA
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Exclusive: ICBs spent £209.4m on Pharmacy First and related services in the year to April
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An independent prescribing service is to be introduced in community pharmacies in autumn as part of new contract arrangements announced last month.
29 May 2026
Government must seize a landmark opportunity by commissioning prescribing services across community pharmacies in England, says a new report from the CCA.
27 May 2026
There was a 154 per cent increase on 2024 in patients’ use of pharmacies’ free blood pressure checks and contraceptive services.
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